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If you are thinking of upgrading your furniture and wondering how to dispose of the old in an effective way, then you might like to know about The Furniture Re-use Network’.
The Furniture Re-use Network is a network of furniture recycling projects around the UK. The local groups set about taking in any unwanted furniture and household items and doing something constructive with them.
Uses for old furniture includes passing it onto community groups, offering the furniture to low-income families and any other groups in need.
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With the worrying statistic that as many as four million children live in households that cannot afford to replace broken or worn out furniture, it may be that your old furniture will make someone’s life a lot easier.
Replacing old furniture is a real buzz; it is such a good feeling to know your household makeover will be complimented with a purge on new furniture and your styling ideas will be complete. But imagine the extra fulfilment you would get if you know your old furniture was not simply going to end up at the local tip.
Your old furniture may do some real good in a low-income home, a elderly persons home or to a community group.
If you are considering purchasing new furniture for your home or office athis time and have old furniture to dispose of then don’t just throw it away, see if The Furniture Re-use Network’ can help distribute the old furniture to somewhere whereit may do some good.
For more information on this excellent service visit The Furniture Re-use Network:
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